A look into the Pattern World

Three things to think about when buying a pattern.

Firstly, don't be discouraged by the sizes. Just as all sizes for women are different in the clothing world, so they are in the pattern world as well. For some reason the pattern making gods decided to make larger numbers for the sizes. The number does not reflect the same sizes in the clothing world. Do not let the sizing get you down!

Secondly, when trying to decide whether to get the pattern that fits your bust or waist measurements, or your hip or waist measurements (because lets face it, the majority of women do not have those exact measurements on the package), choose the pattern that fits your bust or hip. Waistlines are much easier to alter to fit you than hips and busts...though when it comes to a dress (rather than a shirt or skirt) I'm a bit stumped. I honestly can't remember whether it's the bust or hip (any suggestions from those who know?).

Lastly, when you buy a shirt or dress pattern the bust size on the actual pattern piece will always be a B cup, and if I remember correctly it will be a 34 B (though maybe it was a 36 B...I'll have to check on that). Any which way, it's a B cup. So for all you girls out there with B cup, congrats! You don't have to alter your pattern to fit your bust. But for the rest of the cup sizes, sadly you must alter your pattern piece to fit your cup size (sad and annoying, I know).